Pest control procedures

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1. Purpose: To provide guidance for factories to fully control pests. 2. Scope of application: Applies to all pest control activities in factories and warehouses. 3. Responsibilities: 3.1 The Quality Control Department is responsible for formulating these measures, overseeing their implementation, evaluating their effectiveness, reporting on the pest control results for each week in the weekly assessment reports, and suggesting improvements ； At the same time, develop and update maps of pest control facility locations. 3.2 The plant’s pest control officer is responsible for inspecting the rodent control facilities throughout the plant ； Monitoring for insect and rodent activity on the premises, as well as carrying out localized spraying as appropriate. 3.3 The coordinator oversees the implementation of all requirements mentioned in this policy ； Supervise and guide the work of pest control operators ； Inspect and supervise all records of pest control and pesticide usage. 3.4 The factory inspection department checks incoming materials and delivery vehicles for signs of pests, rejecting any raw materials that may be contaminated. 3.5 The warehouse is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of fly traps, mouse traps, and mouse cages in the warehouse. 3.6 All employees must ensure that all doors remain closed when not in use, and must report any signs of frequent pest activity to the Quality Control department or management promptly. 4. Program contents
4.1 Factory and environment
4.1.1 The ground surrounding the factory buildings should be well maintained, including regular mowing of grass, removal of weeds, and cleaning up of leaves. 4.1.2 No sewage should remain on the ground to prevent the proliferation of pests. 4.1.3 The gravel rodent-proof strips around the workshop should be kept clean and loose, and the mouse traps should be checked daily to ensure they are functioning properly. 4.1.4 Garbage is removed daily to prevent pest reproduction. Trash cans must be kept clean and covered. Put all waste and trash into covered trash bins. 4.1.5 Building structures such as walls, doors, and windows must not have cracks, holes, openings, or any other areas that could allow pests to breed or enter. 4.1.6 The doors should be sealed and closed. Any gap of 6 mm or larger must be sealed up. The door must never be left open at any time. 4.1.7 Windows and similar openings should be equipped with screens, and exits and fans should be properly sealed. All of the screen doors are in good condition. 4.1.8 Cracks or openings that are structurally connected should be sealed, and pipes, tubes, or grooves in the walls should be covered with sleeves or sealed. 4.1.9 In all areas where raw materials, auxiliary materials, and products are stored, there should be a distance of at least 30 cm between the walls and the stored products, to facilitate pest monitoring. 4.1.10 Internal workshop management must be maintained at a high standard at all times. Idle equipment should be cleaned thoroughly and covered with dust covers to prevent corners from becoming breeding grounds for pests. 4.1.11 The products that have been placed on the ground should be cleaned up immediately. 4.1.12 The floor surface must be kept clean and dry. 4.1.13 All unused pipes must be sealed to prevent pests from entering the production equipment. 4.2 Insect Control 4.2.1 Internal Control in the Facility 4.2.1.1 Management of Doors and Windows A. Each workshop should be enclosed, and the exterior doors should be equipped with soft door curtains to prevent insects from entering when the doors are opened. B. The design and installation of door curtains must meet the requirements, with no gaps between each curtain. C. All openable windows and exhaust fans facing outward in each workshop must be equipped with fly-proof screens or guards. D. Each department is responsible for checking all doors and windows within its area on a daily basis; if any issues are found, it should request the maintenance department to address them immediately. E. All doors should be kept closed when not in use. 4.2.2 Cleaning 4.2.2.1 The quality control department conducts regular inspections of the entire factory building; all holes and gaps must be sealed, and insecticide should be sprayed before sealing them. 4.2.2.2 When installing facilities and equipment, it should be kept at a distance of at least 60 cm from the wall surfaces to avoid creating cleaning dead zones. 4.2.2.3 Areas with a high amount of dust should be cleaned regularly to prevent dust accumulation. 4.2.2.4 If traces of pests such as spider webs or dead insects are found, the area should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected, with records kept. 4.2.2.5 Raw materials and auxiliary materials must be brought into the workshop quickly, trying to minimize the time the doors are open; at the same time, cleanliness must be maintained to prevent flies from getting in. 4.2.2.6 Scattered waste and trash should be cleaned up promptly to prevent flies from being attracted. 4.2.2.7 The areas around sewers and sinks should be kept clean to prevent the accumulation of dirt that could attract pests. 4.2.3 Fly control facilities 4.2.3.1 Fly traps 4.2.3.1.1 Fly traps should be installed in key areas of workshops and warehouses, especially near doors. 4.2.3.1.2 The fly killer lamp is installed in such a way that it cannot fall onto the products, food processing equipment, or raw materials and auxiliary materials when flies are electrocuted. 4.2.3.1.3 All fly traps should be inspected and cleaned regularly. 4.2.3.1.4 If the fly killer does not function properly, the maintenance department should be notified immediately for repair. All fly light tubes should be replaced at least once a year. 4.2.3.1.5 When the layout of the workshop or warehouse changes, the location and number of fly killers should be adjusted promptly as needed. 4.2.3.1.6 The distribution map of fly traps is updated in a timely manner according to changes. 4.2.3.2 Fly swatter 4.2.3.2.1 When using a fly swatter, care should be taken to prevent flies from falling into the products, raw materials, or food processing equipment. 4.2.3.2.2 Fly swatters should be kept clean and placed in a fixed location separate from production tools. 4.2.3.2.3 Production staff should wash their hands and disinfect them immediately after using a fly swatter to prevent contaminating the products. 4.2.3.3 Fly traps 4.2.3.3.1 From June to October each year, during the periods when there are many flies, fly traps can be installed at the entrance to the workshop and on window panes far from the products. These traps must be secured properly and replaced daily. 4.2.4 Pest control in the factory premises
4.2.4.1 The entire factory building should be regularly sprayed with pesticides according to the level of pest infestation. From April to November, when pest infestations are more common, is the pesticide-spraying season for our company. During June through October—the period with the highest pest population—pesticides must be applied at least once a day. At other times, depending on the specific conditions each year, spraying should be carried out every 2–3 days.
4.2.4.2 Operators must be trained pest control personnel. Before carrying out any operations, they must carefully read and understand the instructions for using both the equipment and the pesticides. 4.2.4.3 The sprayer should wear appropriate protective equipment before carrying out the spraying. 4.3 Rodent Control 4.3.1 Good housekeeping A clean and organized factory reduces the places where rodents can hide and the food available to them, while also making it easier to detect signs of their presence. 4.3.1.1 Store all waste in clean, covered containers that are difficult for rats to access. 4.3.1.2 Dispose of or properly store all obsolete records, unused equipment, and excess building materials. 4.3.1.3 Materials that must be retained should be stored at a height of no less than 30 cm from the ground, no less than 30 cm from the walls, and no less than 50 cm from the ceiling. 4.3.1.4 All outward-facing doors are equipped with rodent barriers at least 40 cm high. 4.3.2 Keeping Rats Out 4.3.2.1 All roofs and doors used by people for entry and exit should be closed when not in use. 4.3.2.2 Seal all holes and doors leading to the workshop that are not properly sealed. 4.3.2.3 Use multiple physical rodent control methods. 4.3.2.4 All pipes and openings leading to workshops, warehouses, storage rooms, etc., with a diameter of 1.5 cm or more, must be fitted with protective nets or covers that are resistant to being broken by rats. 4.3.2.5 Sewers are protected by well-sealed covers. 4.3.2.6 Seal all observed rat holes. 4.3.3 Internal controls
4.3.3.1 Mouse traps
4.3.3.1.2 No rodenticides shall be placed in mouse traps used within the factory; mechanical methods shall be employed instead. 4.3.3.1.3 Cages shall be placed along the walls on both sides of the factory’s external exits or at other required locations. 4.3.3.1.4 All cages shall be numbered and marked on the wall, as well as indicated on the layout plan; the distance between cages shall not exceed 6 m. 4.3.3.1.5 Pest control personnel check the mouse traps daily to ensure they are in proper working condition, and remove any dead mice immediately upon discovery. 4.3.3.2 Rat traps 4.3.3.2.1 Rat traps can be placed in dry, dust-free areas of the warehouse, and any contaminated or ineffective traps should be replaced promptly. 4.3.3.2.2 Fixed mouse traps should be marked on the rodent control facility diagram; temporary mouse traps do not need to be marked. 4.3.3.2.3 Remove dead rats promptly and record their number. The pest control officer puts the caught rats into plastic bags, seals them, and then throws them into the trash bin. 4.4 Use and Management of Pesticides 4.4.1 Approval of Pesticides All pesticides currently in use must comply with ** regulations. 4.4.2 Safety in the use of pesticides 4.4.2.1 The health coordinator is responsible for overseeing pest control activities. All existing documents and safety regulations regarding the use of pesticides shall be retained. 4.4.2.2 Ensure that pesticides are used by or under the supervision of professionally trained personnel. 4.4.2.3 All drugs must have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). 4.4.2.4 When using pharmaceuticals, please observe the precautions indicated in the MSDS and on the label. 4.4.2.5 All medication labels to be used must be prepared for review. If there is no label, use the product description as a substitute. 4.4.2.6 The specific usage preparation concentration is provided in the attachment. 4.5 Inspection and Documentation 4.5.1 Pest control facilities diagram 4.5.1.1 \"Fly control facility layout\" — includes fly traps and soft door curtains 4.5.1.2 \"Rat control facility layout\" — includes rat traps, glue boards, and stone-based rat barriers 4.5.1.3 The Quality Control department is responsible for preparing and reviewing these facility diagrams, updating them promptly in case of any changes. 4.5.2 Inspection and Recording 4.5.2.1 Inspection frequency for fly traps: once a week from April to November each year, and twice a month in the other months; the frequency may be increased depending on the specific conditions each year. 4.5.2.2 Pest trace inspection form: Each workshop shall inspect for insects on a daily basis from April to November. The responsible persons in each department are accountable for monitoring signs of rodent infestations as well as the performance of mouse traps and sticky traps; they must take corrective actions promptly and record them in the \"Pest Inspection Record\". 4.5.2.3 Pest control analysis: Each time a pest issue is detected in any department, its source must be analyzed. In areas where pests are prevalent, protective measures should be strengthened promptly, and these actions must be documented. The quality control department conducts a comprehensive analysis once a year, and the results are used to guide pest prevention in the following year. 4.5.2.4 All records shall be submitted on a monthly basis to the factory inspection department for centralized storage, to ensure that all required information is filled in clearly and correctly. The record retention period is two years. 5.0 Relevant documents: \"Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines\", \"Procedures for the Control and Management of Hazardous Substances and Chemicals\", \"Map of Fly Control Facilities\", \"Map of Rat Control Facilities\". 6.0 Quality records: \"Insect and Fly Control Records\", \"Inspection Records of Rat Traps in the Plant Area\"